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PK55 DGZ

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

122,689 mi
Last recorded122,689 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK55 DGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 122,689 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 120,615 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 117,455 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive at coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 111,612 miles

Glow plug light illuminated?

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge void of tread 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Headlight slightly condensated up (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Both suspension bump stops missing

Small stone chip on the windscreen in zone B

Pass 18 Feb 2021 105,449 miles

Glow plug light illuminated?

Has this vehicle had the timing belt replaced?

Fail 17 Feb 2021 105,449 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Glow plug light illuminated?

Has this vehicle had the timing belt replaced?

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 102,477 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 102,477 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 95,263 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge The tyre is at 2.6mm the legal limit is 1.6mm 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 87,861 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Oil leak gearbox ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 87,861 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Oil leak gearbox ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 77,975 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 67,199 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 55,221 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 47,247 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 44,217 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 38,797 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 38,797 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 32,979 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 27,950 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 20,598 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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PK55 DGZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PK55 DGZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PK55 DGZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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